Welcome fom the Principle

Co-Ed School

In September 2021 we became a co-educational school, welcoming our first ever class of junior infant boys & girls. This year we will have girls and boys together as far as 1st class.

We are all enjoying these exciting times as we share them with all of our wonderful families and the entire community of Dublin 8.

If you would like more information you can visit the 'Admissions Page' here on the website and complete an 'Intent to Enrol Form' today or feel free to email us at principal@francisstcbs.ie or hscl@francisstcbs.ie. We can also be contacted by phone on 01-4531800 or 0868075204 (HSCL).

School News

We are a DCU Changemaker School and we embrace the pillars of empathy, creativity, leadership and teamwork.

We were the first Primary school in Ireland to have a Student Council

Changemaker School

Sport in Franner

Student Council and more....

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Chess

Playing the game of chess on a regular basis right from childhood improves the learning, thinking, analytical power, and decision-making abilities of the child. It is also really great fun. In our school every student is taught how to play chess in 2nd class by pupils from senior classes under the guidance of our chess teacher.

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Mindfulness

We believe in an holistic approach to education.

We come from a place of understanding and try to meet each individual child where they are at. We have a number of approaches that help our pupils to regulate themselves and to cope in challenging situations...

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School Highlights

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